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Local Attractions

The Marksville and Alexandria areas offer exciting places to visit while you're in the area. Marksville is home to one of the most fascinating attractions in Louisiana. Don’t miss it!

Here are just a few Marksville attractions:

Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resources CenterThe Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resources Center (CERC) is the $13 million initial project in the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe's comprehensive, long-range plans to aid in broadening the cultural, artistic, and educational offerings to not only its members, but to the surrounding communities as well. The 40,000 square foot facility will house: Museum, Gift Shop, Library, Conservation and Restoration Laboratory, Auditorium, Classrooms, Distance Learning Center, Meeting Rooms, and Offices. Call 1-318-253-8174 or 1-800-488-6674

"Cherishing Our Past, Building for Our Future," the sentiment of Chairman Earl J. Barbry, Sr., has been the guiding position of this project since its inception. This is another example of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe's commitment to investing its resources into the surrounding communities throughout the state of Louisiana and beyond.

Marksville State Prehistoric Park and MuseumA 39-acre park includes prehistoric Indian mounds and Indian Village sites dating from 1400 A.D. The museum features artifacts and exhibits interpreting that culture. Call 1-318-253-8954

Other nearby attractions:

Plantation Houses

Kent Plantation HouseDating to 1800, fascinating Kent Plantation House still stands as Central Louisiana’s oldest structure, telling a story of 1795-1855 plantation life with its authentic outbuildings.

Southern Forest Heritage Museum3.3 miles south of Forest Hill on LA Hwy. 497. Early 20th-century sawmill town. 57 acres, company store, 30+ buildings, steam locomotives and machine shop. About an hour from Marksville.

Louisiana Maneuvers and Military Museum, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, Louisiana The “Dress Rehearsal for World War II” - soldiers from every corner of the U.S. came to participate in Louisiana Maneuvers during 1940-41. Experimentation in new forms of mechanized warfare took place here. The Maneuvers performed here revealed Louisiana to be an excellent training environment for America’s armed forces.Hours: 9-5:30 daily lmmm@la-arng.ngb.army.mil phone: 1-318-641-5733.

Kent Plantation House, Alexandria, LACentral Louisiana’s oldest standing structure, the house was build on a Spanish land grant in 1800. Visit includes period outbuildings and rotating exhibits. Great outdoor grounds for receptions and parties.Hours: 9-5 M-Sat. www.kenthouse.org phone: 1-318-487-5998

Cajun Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Eunice, LASponsored by the Cajun French Music Association has been in operation for 25 years, and features a showcase of the history of this regions unique form of music. Saturday night live performances.Hours: 9-4:30 T-Sat. phone: 1-337-457-6534

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Travel AvoyellesVisit http://www.travelavoyelles.com/ for other great attractions in the Marksville and Alexandria area. There's plenty to see and lots to do-all within a quick drive of Paragon Casino Resort!

LTPAThe Louisiana Travel Promotion Association is a non-profit, private sector trade association representing the State's travel and hospitality industry. LTPA offers cooperative programs at significant savings so that members can buy more, do more and achieve more.

Alexandria/Pineville CVBLouisianafromhere.com is the official site of the Alexandria/Pineville Convention and Visitor's Bureau.